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Loose ball joint

Posted By: JonC

Loose ball joint - 04/28/19 07:40 PM

72 Cuda. While replacing the upper control arm bushings with offset ones I discovered the ball joint is loose. It won't tighten, one is stripped. What are my options? Oversized joint, new arms, welding?
Posted By: savoy64

Re: Loose ball joint - 04/28/19 07:49 PM

speedway and other vendors have a weld in replacement part....
Posted By: Supercuda

Re: Loose ball joint - 04/28/19 08:26 PM

Doctor Diff has a pair of brand new UCA's loaded for under $100. Not even worth messing with the old stuff at that price.

https://www.doctordiff.com/upper-control-arms.html
Posted By: JonC

Re: Loose ball joint - 04/28/19 09:14 PM

Dr. Diff looks like the way to go, do the Moog offset bushings fit in these? And is that for a pair?
Posted By: Supercuda

Re: Loose ball joint - 04/28/19 10:34 PM

Yes and yes
Posted By: JonC

Re: Loose ball joint - 04/28/19 10:41 PM

Ordered, Thanks
Posted By: BcudaChris

Re: Loose ball joint - 04/29/19 03:07 PM

The ball joints are self tapping. Another option is to add some metal back to the socket with a welder, grind out the excess and then use the ball-joint to re tap the threads. I used that method on my driver's side UCA, works well.
Posted By: JonC

Re: Loose ball joint - 05/02/19 01:40 AM

Thanks for the idea Chris but already ordered the new arms.
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